What is green keeled bellied lizard?

The green keeled bellied lizard, also known as the common sun skink, is a species of skink that is widely distributed throughout Southeast Asia. They are generally small in size, reaching a maximum length of around 20 cm. Their bodies are elongated and cylindrical, with a flattened belly and a distinctive, keeled dorsal surface.

These lizards are typically green in color, with some having a yellowish-green hue. They have five toes on each foot and their tails are relatively long and slender.

Green keeled bellied lizards are diurnal and prefer to live in areas with abundant sunlight, such as open fields, gardens, and forests. They are primarily insectivorous, feeding on a variety of insects and spiders.

These lizards are oviparous, meaning they lay eggs. Females can lay up to five eggs at a time, which hatch after around 25 days.

Green keeled bellied lizards are considered to be of least concern when it comes to conservation status, as they are a fairly common and widespread species. However, habitat loss and fragmentation due to human activities could potentially threaten their populations in the future.